Why It Matters: The sounds and estuaries along the coast of North Carolina are among some of the most diverse and productive marine environments in North America. They provide valuable nursery habitat for many species commonly pursued by both recreational anglers and commercial fishermen. Aligning North Carolina with other Southeastern states in conserving these valuable …
Critical Fisheries Reform Legislation Advances in North Carolina Read More »
Why It Matters: Southern flounder are among the most popular targeted species of saltwater fish in North Carolina and along most of the South Atlantic. Striking a balance between recreational and commercial anglers is critical to conserving this commonly targeted species and ensuring access for North Carolina’s recreational anglers. Highlights: The North Carolina Southern Flounder …
Parity on the Horizon for North Carolina’s Recreational Flounder Anglers Read More »
Why It Matters: In just a handful of states, Sunday hunting restrictions remain as remnants of puritanical blue laws originally enacted to encourage church attendance. Now, Sunday hunting restrictions limit the ability of sportsmen and women (the primary funders of conservation through the “user pays – public benefits” structure of the American System of Conservation …
Sunday Hunting Restrictions Upheld in North Carolina Read More »
Why It Matters: Hunters work tirelessly to prepare year-round to pursue their favorite game species. As months turn into weeks and weeks turn into days, hunters dial in their calls, weapons of choice, and perhaps most importantly – the coveted in location as seasons approach. Hunters, especially in the East, often rely on private land …
Legislation to Strengthen Private Property Protections on the Move in North Carolina Read More »
Why It Matters: The wildfires in Western North Carolina, worsened by debris from Hurricane Helene, reinforce the need to actively manage forests to reduce fuel loads and improve forest resiliency. Litigation to spur a forest plan amendment is a continuation of coordinated efforts to stop forest restoration and wildlife habitat improvement work on the two …
Why It Matters: Governed in-part by the notion that wildlife management decisions and regulations be decided using the best available science, the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is regarded as the most successful model of wildlife management in the world. Careful and strategic game management decisions coupled with funds generated as part of the …
Big Time Big Game Opportunity on the Horizon for North Carolinians Read More »
Why It Matters: As America’s original conservationists, sportsmen and women understand the importance of conserving our nation’s wildlife. This also rings true for conserving North Atlantic right whales (NARW). The recreational boating and fishing community fully supports efforts to protect NARW. However, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) proposed rule, in its final stages …
Why It Matters: Recreational anglers in North Carolina generate over $40 million in funding for conservation through the “user pays – public benefits” structure of the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF). Therefore, ensuring access for recreational angling is critical to maintaining sustainable fisheries. Recreational anglers are also a potentially strong resource for collecting biological …
CSF Weighs in on the Closure of Recreational Flounder Season in North Carolina Read More »
Why It Matters: In states like North Carolina where land is primarily privately owned and the population is increasing rapidly, proactive efforts such as offering financial incentives to private landowners to conserve property are essential to ensuring the future success of wildlife management efforts. These incentives, such as offering state income tax credits to landowners …
CSF-Supported Land Conservation Legislation Signed into Law Read More »
Why It Matters: Preventing sedimentation in streams is critical to protecting habitat for trout and other aquatic organisms. Streams with less sedimentation have better water quality, and vegetated buffers provide shade that helps regulate water temperatures for trout and other cold-water species that require cool, well-oxygenated waters to survive. Better fish habitat supports healthier fisheries …
Trout Stream Buffer Legislation Pending Before the North Carolina Legislature Read More »
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